Santissimo Salvatore, Catholic church in central Bologna, Italy
The Santissimo Salvatore church spans 47 meters in length and features eight side chapels with marble decorations and religious sculptures along its walls.
Built between 1605 and 1623 under architect Giovanni Ambrogio Mazenta's direction, the church replaced a previous 12th-century structure while preserving its bell tower.
The interior contains significant artworks including a 1353 polyptych by Vitale da Bologna and an altarpiece collaboration between Giovanni Francesco Gessi and Guido Reni.
The church opens exclusively for scheduled guided tours, with access restricted to protect its historical features and architectural elements.
A lightning strike in 1758 led to extensive renovations that added new structural reinforcements and decorative elements still visible in the current building.
Location: Bologna
Inception: 1606
Architectural style: mannerism
GPS coordinates: 44.49222,11.33389
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:39
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